With roughly 10 million passengers expected to pass through Iceland’s Keflavik Airport this year — a more than fivefold increase over the past nine years — the facility is undertaking a major expansion. Passenger traffic grew 28 percent last year to 8.76 million, and forecasts put this year’s total at about 10 million. To meet … Read more

A month-long observance begins Aug. 29 when 18 tall ships arrive at ports along Lake Erie’s shores to mark the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration. Running through Sept. 30, the program features a fleet of tall ships participating in a reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie, the 1813 engagement in which Oliver Hazard … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Dallas was one stop on a fast-paced U.S. trip that also included Miami and Los Angeles over five days. I arrived in Dallas with a former colleague late on a Tuesday night. After dealing with a rental car issue, we reached our one-night destination later than planned: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, one of … Read more

BMW and Nissan partnered to install a nationwide network of dual-port fast chargers to make electric vehicle ownership more convenient for Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 drivers. As part of this collaboration, the two automakers deployed 120 dual-port 50 kW DC fast-charging stations across 19 states to support longer trips and reduce charging time. The … Read more

Where can you find the oldest cave paintings in the Americas? Nestled in the Sierra de San Francisco Mountains on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula are some of the continent’s earliest and most impressive rock artworks. Visiting the Great Murals is an excellent autumn escape, when summer heat and seasonal rains give way to milder weather. … Read more

As 2023 began, Hilton Luxury Brands announced several development updates for the coming years, including the brand debut of Conrad Hotels & Resorts in Morocco, the signing of Conrad Hamburg in Germany, and a new-build Waldorf Astoria in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Conrad Rabat Arzana © Hilton Conrad Hamburg is set to become the … Read more

The port city of Piraeus, located just outside Athens in Greece, combines a rich ancient past with a dynamic modern maritime economy. As one of the country’s principal shipping hubs, Piraeus handles millions of passengers and vast amounts of cargo every year, making it a vital gateway between Greece and the wider Mediterranean. Visitors to … Read more

The Dupont Hotel in Washington, D.C., reopened in 2019 after a comprehensive multimillion-dollar renovation. The extensive update modernized the property while preserving its distinctive character. Renovations include a redesigned lobby, a new bar and restaurant concept, refreshed guestrooms and suites across the hotel’s 300-plus rooms, and one of the city’s largest private penthouses on the … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its global itinerary network by adding new destinations and ports across Asia, the Middle East and Australia. In 2016 and 2017, Norwegian Star will offer voyages departing from Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and Auckland. These sailings mark the line’s return to Asia and Australia for the first time … Read more

Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 100th property. The new hotel, SO/ Paris, officially opened this September, marking a significant moment for the growing hospitality brand. © Ennismore Following a period of rapid expansion across Europe, the Middle East, North and Central America and Asia, SO/ Paris … Read more